At every skill level, there are plenty of opportunities to play in tournaments against opponents of similar skill. AOE has a fantastic community when it comes to events. You can check out aoezone.com or join community Discords. Here’s a list of some you can explore: [list of community discords].
No matter where you’re from, there’s likely a Discord group in your language, so don’t hesitate to search for one on Google!
Tournaments often feature different maps, so here are some build orders you can practice to play well on almost any map:
- BO Hybrid MAA
- BO FC Castle Drop
- The Scout Rush you already know
Now, you’ll also want to know which strategy to use on each map. Here are some map categories and recommended strategies:
- Hybrid maps with short distance on land: Hybrid MAA
- Hybrid maps with long distance on land, short on water: Fast Feudal Fire
- Hybrid maps with mixed distances: Hybrid MAA
- Closed maps: FC UU
- Open land maps: Scouts
Why mention FC Boom earlier? It’s a strategy you should master for any situation on any map. Understanding economic management is crucial, and trust me, you’ll often find yourself in a booming situation after your initial strategy is complete.
Keep practicing your build orders against the AI, and soon you’ll be ready to jump into tournaments and have a blast!
